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Earlier this year I (Jenny) read an inspiring blog article that I’d like to share with you before the year is over. It’s called “On raising Little Women (or men): What we can learn from Marmee.” Have you or your kids read Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, recently? The story is set during and after the Civil War, so it seems a timely example of how we as parents (not just our kids) can learn from great literature.
The author of the blog post, Jamie Martin, recounts her experience re-reading Little Women as an adult (and a mom), and what she gleaned from the character of Marmee. She was inspired by the love, friendship, and respect each of Marmee’s girls had for their mother, and articulates the qualities she found in Marmee that allowed her to have such a strong influence and close relationship with each child.
I encourage you to read the full article here. It’s a delightful and quick read, full of simple wisdom that celebrates mothers and children.
What valuable lessons have you, as a parent, learned from reading great children’s literature? Share by leaving a comment.
